The Cheatham County School District is supporting the Pedal for Pat cycling fundraiser in honor of the late Pat Summitt, and you can help.

As the all-time winningest coach in NCAA history, Summitt, a 1970 graduate of Cheatham County Central High School, inspired countless students, players and fans as she led the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team to 1,098 wins.

After a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s, Summitt passed away in 2016.

Pedal for Pat is a cross-country ride cycling fundraiser in which a team of 12 individuals will ride for 12 days (Oct. 17-28) from Knoxville to Key West, Fla.

The team will ride a total of 1,098 miles in honor of Summitt’s 1,098 wins and raise money for The Pat Summitt Foundation.

With the community’s help, the district hopes to raise $1,098 to be designated as a Purple Bike Community.

Purple collection buckets for the community to make donations are set up at the following locations: